CHERIONE
Thank you for the goodie. We also have an African grey timneh. He doesn't like me (loves my husband, though) so I have chosen not to put the little beast's picture on my page! Lol1800 days ago

LILYPAD12311
Hello Sherry,,,,, thank you so much for your great comments and thoughts,,, they are so appreciated,,,, sometimes you think that no one understands the struggles and then you come across someone like you,,,,,, thank you!!!

Yes, yes, yes,,, sometimes I agree,,, the emotional eating becomes like an addiction,,,,,, and it is something to be aware of and to beat!

Congratulations on your BIRTHDAY!!!! Look girly,,,, the 40's are the best! Take it from me,,, been there,,,,,,, so to me,,, you are still very young...... it is all just a number...... I am in my early 50s and really struggled with that birthday but at the end of the day,,, it is just a number. ..... I am also fortunate because I have my mother's great skin... but I wish I would have taken more action on watching my weight when I was in my 40's ... so you are way ahead of the game !

OK,,,,,, I am watching you .... 4 pounds this month... we will do it! 1835 days ago

SARAJEAN32
Hey Sherry! Thanks for checking in on me! I'm still doing well. Hit the 20 lb mark!! I remember when you first emailed me, you were down 21 lbs, and I thought "Yeah, right - like I could do that." :) And here I am!! Thanks for all your encouraging messages and for cheering me on. I'm heading to Vegas this wknd and plan on going off plan for a meal or 2, but will start full fledge upon returning. I figure this is okay, because 'What happens in Vegas....' ;) Hope your summer is going well! 1892 days ago

LILYPAD12311
WOW Sherry,,,,,,, you hit the nail right on the head,,,,,,,,,,, WE need to be a PRIORITY in our own lives,,,,, that is really deep........ if I look at it that way,,, it makes sense,,,,,,, I have gotten where I am by putting myself last,,, by putting the needs of others first,,,, I need to be a priority in my own life......Your comment really made me take a look at why I am doing this at all,,,,,,, I don't want to quit and start over again,,,,,,, that sucks! and it makes me feel like a failure,,, no,,, not this time,,,,,,,,, thank you for your thought provoking comment my friend,,,, I think that is what I needed to get myself back on track,,,,, thank you!

PS. I am sorry that you are going through a stressful time,,,, having to deal with a loved one who is ill,,, is so tough,,,, your family will be in my thoughts and prayers 1904 days ago